Why go
The 1960s building turns an administrative institution into a recognizable urban landmark. Its four wings, curved sun-shading facade and position at the Schuman roundabout give physical form to the Commission, while nearby Experience Europe provides the public interpretation missing from ordinary offices.
What to look for
- Walk around Schuman to understand the building's four-wing plan rather than viewing one facade.
- Compare the renovated exterior with the surrounding layers of EU office construction.
The full story
The European Commission's cross-shaped headquarters is best read from the street as the architectural and symbolic centre of Brussels' EU district. The 1960s building turns an administrative institution into a recognizable urban landmark. Its four wings, curved sun-shading facade and position at the Schuman roundabout give physical form to the Commission, while nearby Experience Europe provides the public interpretation missing from ordinary offices. Walk around Schuman to understand the building's four-wing plan rather than viewing one facade. Compare the renovated exterior with the surrounding layers of EU office construction. Expect an exterior stop unless a special open day is officially announced. Use Experience Europe or the Commission Visitors' Centre for content about policy and institutional work. The European Commission's cross-shaped headquarters is best read from the street as the architectural and symbolic centre of Brussels' EU district.
Useful to know
- Expect an exterior stop unless a special open day is officially announced.
- Use Experience Europe or the Commission Visitors' Centre for content about policy and institutional work.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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